Alin Gel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pimples. Secondary and off-label uses of Alin Gel have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Alin Gel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alin Gel include Skin Burning, Sensation of Burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alin Gel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alin Gel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Alin Gel has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alin Gel related warnings talks about Alin Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alin Gel contraindications section.
Besides this, Alin Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alin Gel is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alin Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alin Gel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alin Gel safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Alin Gel during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Alin Gel safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Alin Gel on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Alin Gel will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Alin Gel on the Kidneys?
Alin Gel is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Alin Gel on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Alin Gel on the liver.
What is the effect of Alin Gel on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Alin Gel for the heart.
Alin Gel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alin Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alin Gel habit forming or addictive?
Alin Gel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alin Gel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alin Gel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alin Gel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alin Gel
There is no information on the effects of taking Alin Gel with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alin Gel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alin Gel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 894
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; DIFFERIN® (adapalene)